General Manager

Listgrove Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the East Midlands is seeking a General Manager to supervise operational, financial, and legal affairs. The role demands strong leadership and strategic thinking, with responsibilities including ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing financial performance. Candidates should have a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting. This position offers an opportunity to drive innovation and continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, composites experience is advantageous.
• Proficient in financial management, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Ability to think strategically and set long-term goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operational, financial and legal affairs of the organization.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and policies.
• Lead and manage teams towards achieving common goals.

Skills

Strong leadership skills

Effective communication

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Decision-making

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Company

A leader in the development and manufacture of a wide range of advanced composite materials. With multiple manufacturing sites throughout Europe and the US, this highly successful business supplies a portfolio of prepregs in fabric, unidirectional tape, bulk molded compounds and reinforced thermoplastic laminate formats for use in aerospace, satellite and communication, space, motorsport and high-performance industrial applications.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE :

The General Manager is responsible for delivery of the goals and objectives of the organization within the guidelines of the approved budget by utilizing resources efficiently. General Manager’s responsibility is to supervise the operational, financial and legal affairs of the organization. This role reports to the Managing Director Europe.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Compliance with safety rules and policies
• Ensure the BS EN 9100, BS EN ISO 14001 and BS EN ISO 45001 are complied with in all areas of responsibility.

Responsible for :

• Safety and environmental compliance of the UK site
• Headcount : 120 employees

Oversees :

• Supply Chain
• Process Engineering
• Quality
• Production
• HR
• Health & Safety
• Finance
• IT
• Dotted line responsibly for R&D & Customer Service organizations.
• Must work closely with EU commercial experts.
• Setting and implementing strategic goals and objectives.
• Leading and supervising department heads and managers.
• Developing and managing budgets.
• Overseeing financial performance and reporting.
• Monitoring industry trends and competition.
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Managing relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
• Resolving internal conflicts and issues.
• Implementing operational best practices.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement.
• Promotes continuous improvement environment
• Builds company image by collaborating with customers, government, community organizations, and employees; enforcing ethical business practices Monitoring overall performance to ensure targets are met in each area of responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS :

• Degree qualified (preferably within Chemical or Mechanical engineering) minimum, including 5 plus years of experience within a manufacturing environment. Composites experience is considered advantageous.
• Leadership : Strong leadership skills are needed to inspire and guide teams toward achieving common goals.
• Communication : Effective communication, both written and verbal, is needed to convey ideas, make presentations, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking : The ability to think strategically, set long-term goals, and create actionable plans to achieve them.
• Financial acumen : Proficiency in financial management, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Decision-making : Sound decision-making skills based on data and critical analysis.
• Adaptability : The capacity to adapt to changing circumstances and market dynamics.
• Problem-solving : Strong problem-solving abilities to address complex challenges.
• Knowledge of management including sales & marketing principles.

PERFORMANCE MEASURED BY :

Compliance to all key responsibilities as stated in the key task list, and as reviewed during the performance management process.